
Running
5 km
14 Races

The Feirense Backyard Ultra is an ultra-distance running event taking place on August 15, 2026, at the Complexo Desportivo Rodrigo Nunes in Santa Maria da Feira, Portugal. The race starts at 10:00 AM and follows the backyard ultra format, where runners complete 6.706 km loops every hour until only one runner remains.
Participants must complete each loop within one hour to continue, with rest time depending on their loop completion speed. The event is open to runners aged 18 and over, with no license required. The winner is the last athlete to complete a loop alone within the time limit.
The course is marked with ribbons and includes night-time marking for safety. The event offers multiple race options including 1, 3, or 6 loops, as well as the full backyard ultra challenge, making it suitable for various endurance levels.
The 3rd Trail do Pote Noturno is a night trail running and walking event taking place on August 15, 2026, in Gondar, Caminha, Portugal. It features a competitive short trail of approximately 20 km with 700 meters of positive elevation gain, a mini trail of about 11 km with 300 meters of elevation, and a non-competitive 11 km walk.
The event is open to all athletes meeting physical requirements, with a minimum age of 18 for the trail races and 12 for the walk (with parental authorization). The race starts at 20:30 and offers a unique night-time experience on trails through the Serras de Gondar, Orbacém, and Serra D’Arga, combining challenge, adventure, and conviviality.
Participants must carry mandatory equipment including a headlamp, and the course includes mixed terrain such as trails, forest roads, and public roads with traffic. The event concludes with an awards ceremony and a traditional pot meal for all participants.
The Hybrid Day Estoril 2026 takes place on August 22, 2026, at the iconic Estoril Circuit in Cascais, Lisbon District. This special edition brings the Hybrid Day concept to one of Portugal’s most famous sporting venues, combining endurance running with demanding functional workout stations in a unique motorsport-inspired environment.
Participants will complete a race format consisting of eight 1 km running segments interspersed with eight functional fitness stations. Set against the backdrop of the historic race track, the event offers a challenging experience that tests strength, endurance, resilience and mental toughness.
Open to athletes of different experience levels, Hybrid Day Estoril features Singles, Doubles and Relay divisions, with both Open and Pro categories available.
Corrida louROSA® is a women-only running and walking event taking place on August 29, 2026, in Lourosa, Santa Maria da Feira, Aveiro, Portugal. The event features a 5 km race and a 5 km walk, both designed for women of all ages to enjoy an active and festive atmosphere.
This event celebrates sport, health, and well-being in a joyful, family-friendly environment with music, dance, and fun activities. It is open to all women aged 18 and over for the race, while the walk allows minors accompanied by an adult. The event is not homologated by the Portuguese Athletics Federation but ensures safety and accessibility for all participants.
After the race and walk, a summer-end party continues with live music, DJ, inflatables for children, and a social space with food and drinks, making it a community celebration beyond just a sporting event.
The 2nd Terrantêz Trail Team 3-Hour Endurance Race is a trail running event taking place on August 29, 2026, in the Polje of Minde/Mira de Aire, within the Serra de Aire and Candeeiros Natural Park. The race features a 3.5 km loop on mixed terrain including asphalt, dirt, and trails, designed with an easy difficulty level.
Open to all participants aged 16 and over, the race allows individual runners and teams of two (male, female, or mixed) to compete by completing as many laps as possible within 3 hours. The event offers a scenic course with guaranteed shade and a festive atmosphere including a post-race dinner and awards ceremony.
The 27th Corrida da Baía de Monte Gordo is a running race scheduled for August 30, 2026, in Monte Gordo, Vila Real de Santo António, Portugal. The race covers a beach route of approximately 8 kilometers, starting at Praia da Manta Rota and finishing at Praia de Monte Gordo.
Open to athletes born in 2006 or earlier, including both federated and popular runners, the event features multiple age categories from Sub 20 to Veterans 60+. The race offers a competitive and scenic beach running experience with organized support and environmental care.
The event is organized by Grupo Desportivo Pic-Nic in cooperation with local municipalities and athletics associations, ensuring medical assistance, security, and mandatory insurance coverage for participants.
The Ecotur Skymarathon Porto Moniz is a mountain running event taking place on August 30, 2026, in Porto Moniz, Madeira. It features three competitive races: a 43 km Skymarathon with 2800 m elevation gain, a 22 km Skyrace with 1300 m elevation gain, and a 10 km Mini race with 300 m elevation gain.
The races are open to participants aged 18 and over for the 43 km and 22 km distances, and from 15 years old for the 10 km race. The event challenges runners with mountainous terrain, including steep ascents and descents, rocky paths, levadas, and open areas with low vegetation, offering a demanding and scenic trail running experience.
The event is organized by the Clube Desportivo e Cultural do Porto Moniz with support from local municipalities and parishes, and includes well-marked courses, multiple aid stations with liquids and solids, and a strict safety and environmental conduct policy. Prize ceremonies are held for top finishers and teams.
The 9th Trail Feira das Cebolas is a trail running event taking place on August 30, 2026, in Gondifelos, Vila Nova de Famalicão, Portugal. The race offers two competitive trail distances: a short trail of approximately 14 km and a long trail of approximately 20 km, as well as a non-competitive 8 km walk.
Open to participants aged 18 and over for the trail races and 14 and over for the walk, the event is part of the Vila Nova de Famalicão municipal trail championship. The courses traverse forest trails and paths featuring local landmarks such as Castro das Penices and the Este River, providing a scenic and community-focused atmosphere.
The event includes individual and team classifications with trophies awarded to top finishers by gender, age categories, and teams, fostering competitive spirit and community engagement.
The Ultra Caminho do Peregrino 2026 is an extreme endurance trail running event taking place from September 4 to 6, 2026. The race covers approximately 188 km along the Central Portuguese Way, from Barcelos, Portugal, to Santiago de Compostela, Spain.
This non-stop semi-autonomous race challenges athletes with mixed terrain, significant elevation changes, and variable weather conditions. Participation is limited to adults over 18 years old, with a maximum of 30 athletes and a minimum of 20 required for the event to proceed.
The route passes through historic cities and villages, offering rich spiritual and cultural landscapes. The event emphasizes respect for the environment and the heritage of the Camino, with strict rules on conduct and environmental responsibility.
The 4th edition of the 24H de P is a long-duration endurance running event taking place in Santa Maria da Feira on September 5-6, 2026. This race offers multiple formats including 24-hour individual running, 24-hour team running with 4 members, 12-hour individual running, 3-hour individual running, and a night marathon.
Open to senior and veteran categories, the event welcomes both individual athletes and teams. It is organized by Clube de Atletismo de Lamas and the municipality of Santa Maria da Feira, providing a competitive and challenging atmosphere for endurance runners.